It's second nature to walk home before the sun goes down
And put your keys between your knuckles when there's boys around

We smile away to ease the tension so it don't go south
But there's nothing funny now

Isn't it funny how we laugh it off to hide our fear
We hide our figures

When will we stop saying things?
Cause they're all listening
No, the kids ain't alright
Oh, and they do what they see

Boys will be, boys will be boys
But girls will be women

If you're offended by this song
You're clearly doing something wrong

Then you're probably saying
Boys will be, boys will be
But girls will be women.